The pre-sale inspection of a home is not much different from the pre-purchase inspection. Before putting their home on the market for sale, a seller will request a home inspection.
A prospective buyer can request a pre-purchase inspection. They make an offer, or they include it in the contract.
Triton inspects, a independent inspector, conducts both types of building inspections.
Is A Pre-sale Home Inspection Necessary, Even For Newly Constructed Houses?
It depends on the age and condition of the house. The builder and the owner of a newly constructed home undergo a building inspection before handover to make sure the construction meets regulations.
It would be in the best interest of the original owner to provide you with the final handover inspection report. You may also want to know if any defects were found and how they were corrected.
Why Is It Necessary To Have A Home Inspection Done Before A Sale?
A pre-sale inspection of a home is necessary for a number of reasons.
Buy with confidence
You have a better chance of selling your house if you can produce the pre-sale report and show that any defects were fixed or not present.
Trust is a key component of the process. The home will be structurally sound, and potential buyers can feel confident.
Increased chances of sale
The pre-sale inspection report will highlight any issues that require attention. This knowledge allows you to make improvements to your home.
There are no doubts from your prospective home buyers about the finalisation of the contract. You will also experience less delays in the sale.
Potentially higher sale price
Your potential buyer may discover problems if a home inspection was not performed and they conduct a building inspection before purchasing a house. A potential buyer may ask you to fix the defects, negotiate for a lower price on your home or even walk away.
If you depend on the buyer paying for the building inspection, they own the condition report. You own the pre-sale report if you ask for it.
The risk of losing the sale is not worth it.
How Can I Prepare My Home For Sale?
The better your home looks, the more likely it is to sell quickly and for a higher price. As part of your preparation, you will want to get your house in order before your building inspection.
What to do?
- List everything you need to do. Decide on what needs to be done and who is responsible for it.
- Plan ahead. Plan ahead.
- You may need to hire a skip for old items, and you can also donate some of them to charity.
- Take into consideration the home facade, landscaping, roof, garage and gutters.
- Remove personal items to make your home more appealing.
- Find out whether the real estate agent includes a stylist to help you prepare your home for sale.
- You should allow enough time to organize services, such as a removalist and to find your next home.
- Research how much houses have sold or are selling in your area based on the age, location, and condition of the home from the outside. Assess the work done to improve its appearance, the price asked and the final sale price.
Best pre-sale home inspections
Pre Sale Home Inspection are best conducted by someone with years of industry experience, who is also a registered contractor and knows what to look out for. Unfortunately, in Victoria there is no certification requirement to become a home inspector. This leaves the field open to amateurs.
Triton inspects building inspectors are registered builders with over 30 years of experience in residential construction. They also hold the QMB Inspector Certification for added peace of mind.
We are the ideal pre-sale inspectors for you because of our experience, expertise and skills.
